Bird Baths Make Great Garden Water Features
Feeders bird baths are not only a great way of attracting wild birds and enjoying nature, they also enhance the beauty your landscape by adding a garden water feature. They can be a work of art as well. Decorative bird feeders and bird baths make wonderful house warming gifts. Bird baths are made of different materials, such as porcelain, marble, ceramic, resin, plastic and steel. Of all the different bird products, the bird bath perhaps is the most interesting one as it presents a pleasant view of different species of birds feeding and taking a bath.
The bird bath is an artificial puddle of water created for the birds to have bath and drink water. A shallow basin is put on a pedestal and a depth of two inches is sufficient for the wild birds, as they do not submerge their entire body in the water. They just dip their wings and splash water all over the body. You can heat up the water in bird bath with solar bird baths. The wild and migratory birds can get warm water to bathe in during the winter from your backyard. You can even add a suet bird feeder during the winter months.
The feeders bird bath like any garden water features should be cleaned regularly to maintain proper hygiene and to prevent the spread of any diseases. Different species of birds carry different harmful viruses and bacteria, which could affect the health of other birds. It is amazing how fast the feeders bird baths can get dirty. The bird bath can be scrubbed clean; however, a tablet containing naturally occurring bacteria and enzymes can be used to break down organic waste and keep the bird bath clean with less scrubbing, which will leave more time for bird watching.
The placement of feeders bird baths is also of utmost importance when you are planning for bird watching in your own yard. The bird bath should be placed near a big tree or bush so that when there is an imminent attack from birds of prey your winged guests can fly off and take shelter immediately. Bushy berry trees can serve the dual purpose of providing shelter and food. Many species will love the bird feeders and bird baths in your yard if they are assured of proper shelter and protection.
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I agree, bird baths add to a garden. The interest birds add to the yard plus the garden art feature of the bird bath seem to finalize a garden.
I have had to cut back on bird feeders lately. We have to many bear around here and they were getting so destructive with feeders the forestry dept. requested people take them done.
There are so many beautiful bird baths! I use them in my gardens as focal points as well as to attract birds.
I also have a bluebird nesting box that is rather rustic and plain looking but watching bluebird couples defend their territory around it is fascinating.